Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Armed Forces Appreciation Day honors men and women for their service in the U.S. military.

By Photos by Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

on February 27, 2013 7:51 PM

Photo: Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle

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Seaman Recruit Christie Cutter and Hospital Men Lauren Hawkins pose for a photo with Ms. Carnival and Howdy Dog as they wait in line at the Hide Out to eat lunch on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston. less

Seaman Recruit Christie Cutter and Hospital Men Lauren Hawkins pose for a photo with Ms. Carnival and Howdy Dog as they wait in line at the Hide Out to eat lunch on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston ... more

The Marine Corp. Band New Orleans walks toward the Hide Out to perform for fellow troops on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston.

The Marine Corp. Band New Orleans walks toward the Hide Out to perform for fellow troops on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

The Marine Corp. Band New Orleans walks toward the Hide Out to... Photo-4259736.57572 - Houston Chronicle

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Lt. Michel Thornton, recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor and a Ret. Navy Seal, welcomes Laine Lewis, 2, and MAJ Walter Lewis to the Hide Out to on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston. less

Lt. Michel Thornton, recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor and a Ret. Navy Seal, welcomes Laine Lewis, 2, and MAJ Walter Lewis to the Hide Out to on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock ... more

Joshua Mathews and his wife Hunter Mathews smile as their daughter Keridon Mathews, 2, is greeted by Rodeo Clown 'Stars' Glenn Bishop on Armed Forces appreciation day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston. less

Joshua Mathews and his wife Hunter Mathews smile as their daughter Keridon Mathews, 2, is greeted by Rodeo Clown 'Stars' Glenn Bishop on Armed Forces appreciation day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on ... more

Spc. Michelle Richardson smiles at Roy Hughes, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, as troops enter the Hideout for a warm lunch on Armed Forces appreciation day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Houston. less

Spc. Michelle Richardson smiles at Roy Hughes, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, as troops enter the Hideout for a warm lunch on Armed Forces appreciation day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Feb. 27, ... more